ACCESSIBILITY

Laumeier’s public restrooms are wheelchair accessible, as are some pathways. Vehicles are allowed in Laumeier’s parking lots only; please do not drive on walking paths.

Parks and Recreation programs and facilities are available for people of all abilities. Contact Relay Missouri at 800.735.2966 to let us know if there is an accommodation that would make a program accessible to you or your family.

BRONZE MAQUETTES

In 2009, Laumeier partnered with Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis to develop a series of bronze maquettes (cast scale models) for several artworks in the Permanent Collection, including a topographic orientation map of the Park, to help visitors with sight impairments navigate and enjoy the outdoor artworks.

Each maquette is sited atop a concrete and aluminum base that provides interpretive text panels in both printed English and Braille. The design of the maquette bases, the Braille description and the maquettes themselves all provide a conducive and engaging experience for visitors who are visually impaired. The maquettes are cast by local artist and educator Thad Duhigg.

Laumeier’s bronze maquette program began in 1991 with assistance from Citicorp and the National Endowment for the Arts, which produced the first 12 maquettes. The current program includes the redesign of existing maquettes to meet national standards and the creation of 20 new maquettes.

EARLY MEMORY LOSS TOURS

Participants, along with a care partner, enjoy a one-hour interactive, themed tour. Tours are led by Laumeier Docents who have been trained by the Alzheimer's Association of St. Louis and can be tailored to fit all participants' needs and abilities. Participants stand and walk up to 45 minutes; tour pathways are wheelchair- and walker-accessible (hats and sunglasses are strongly recommended). Please contact Liz Murphy, Public Programs Manager, at 314.615.5267 to register for an Early Memory Loss Tour. Registration fee includes one care partner or support person with one participant.